The exploit affects defensive Operators equipped with a deployable shield, binding the stationary cover to the head while retaining full visibility and mobility. It makes offending players immune to upper-body damage while dropping into the prone position only amplifies this effect.

Requiring only a short sequence of steps (undisclosed for obvious reasons) and frustrating to counter, the glitch is now a hot topic of the Rainbow Six community. Rainbow Six Siege veterans may recognize this issue, returning after two instances in 2018.

However, its 2019 revival has surfaced alongside an accompanying snag, causing some Operators to shoot through shields too. Enabling Clash, Rook, and Mira to gun down players behind the safety of a bulletproof shelter, the implications are potentially even more detrimental to competitive play. Clash has been the front-runner, with her glass shield and machine pistol primed for exploitation.

We're also seeing reports of a third bug gaining traction, allowing IQ to appear fully invisible upon performing a separate sequence of moves.

Ubisoft has addressed concerns, assuring players it remains a "top priority" going forward. Work is underway on fixes, although it's unclear whether these will be ready for the imminent Operation Phantom Sight update.

We understand the frustration and apologize for the inconvenience these glitches have brought. These issues are top priority for us at the moment, and we will provide updates as we continue our investigation.

Now its third time in the Rainbow Six arena, it's clear Ubisoft has been wrangling its shield implementation for some time. Here's hoping the upcoming deployable shield rework slated for 2019 will play a role in amending these developments.

In the meantime, Ubisoft is preparing to unveil its next Rainbow Six Siege expansion on May 19, dubbed Operation Phantom Sight.

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